The Impact of Unpaid Child Support on Visitation
The other parent is not paying child support. Do you still have to let your child go and visit that parent? I’m Lindsay McDowell, Northeastern Oklahoma attorney, and I’m here to discuss this issue with you today.
Generally, when there’s a discussion about custody, a divorce, or some other determination of paternity, one child is given to a parent who is generally the primary custodial parent. The other parent will pay child support and have visitation. Now, sometimes that parent may not pay their child support on time. They may be late, or they may not pay child support at all.
Oftentimes, the parent who has primary custody will get frustrated and feel like that parent then shouldn’t be allowed to have visitation. Those feelings can make sense, but you have to understand that child support is not paying for visitation. A parent is still entitled to visitation, even if they are late or have not been paying their child support. Unfortunately, the court does not view those two things as tied together.
Seeking Legal Solutions
Instead, if you’re concerned about late child support payments or a parent who’s not paying child support at all, you need to seek an answer through the courts. I can help you do that, and I can also answer other questions you have about visitation and child support. You can reach me, a Mayes County child support lawyer, at 918-932-2800, or you can get answers to your questions at pryorattorney.com
Take Action Now
If you’re facing difficulties with child support payments and visitation rights, don’t hesitate to take action. Contact me today for a free consultation at 918-932-2800. Together, we can work towards finding the best solution for you and your child.